Strongback Definition

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(nautical) The fore-and-aft spar extending from stem to stern on a lifeboat and serving as a raised spreader for a boat cover. (FM 55-501).

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(nautical) A strong bar placed across a hatch opening to hold hatch boards or hatch covers. (FM 55-501).

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(carpentry) A load bearing post with a "T" cross section, where the short T-tail prevents bowing of the long post.
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(sculpture) A backing pole used to reinforce and stabilize vertically oriented sculptures.
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strongback
Plural:
strongbacks

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